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Angling for You
When you’ve lost nearly everything, can you trust enough to put your heart on the line?
As a fly fishing guide, Sam Halvorsen is a woman in a man’s world and she’s heard enough bad jokes about rods to last a lifetime. When she takes Graham Evans out on the water, her goal is to get her payday and deposit the handsome librarian back on dry land.
Yet not only does Graham have an adorable dog, he respects her skills and knowledge. Sam finds herself confiding in him about her grief and fear of abandonment following the death of the grandmother who raised her. Even more surprising, she finds herself giving into the attraction and passion between them.
Sam never expected to find the love of a man who sees her for exactly who she is. But just as she’s starting to trust her feelings for Graham, a letter arrives, bringing with it a torrent of family secrets and lies that could ruin everything.
As a fly fishing guide, Sam Halvorsen is a woman in a man’s world and she’s heard enough bad jokes about rods to last a lifetime. When she takes Graham Evans out on the water, her goal is to get her payday and deposit the handsome librarian back on dry land.
Yet not only does Graham have an adorable dog, he respects her skills and knowledge. Sam finds herself confiding in him about her grief and fear of abandonment following the death of the grandmother who raised her. Even more surprising, she finds herself giving into the attraction and passion between them.
Sam never expected to find the love of a man who sees her for exactly who she is. But just as she’s starting to trust her feelings for Graham, a letter arrives, bringing with it a torrent of family secrets and lies that could ruin everything.
- GenresContemporary
361 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2022
3 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
Adele Buck
15 books193 followersA New Hampshire native, Adele still has membership card number 430 from her hometown library even though she has lived in the D.C. area for over 20 years with her fantastic husband and the requisite number of melodramatic cats.
Having worked as (among other things): a bookseller, a server, a communications manager, an actor, and a stage manager, Adele is currently employed as a librarian at a Washington, D.C. law school.
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Having worked as (among other things): a bookseller, a server, a communications manager, an actor, and a stage manager, Adele is currently employed as a librarian at a Washington, D.C. law school.
To keep up with the latest, please sign up for her newsletter on adelebuck.com.
(Photo credit: Brian Adams PhotoGraphics)
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April 10, 2022"Angling for You is, at its heart, a story about legacies and independence, and the curious ways our hearts are shaped by the families that raise us.
Buck takes a fiercely self-reliant heroine and a quiet, thoughtful hero, both coming to terms with grief, adds a mixup with names, a sweet dog named Honey, and then weaves them together to make a romance that is as strong and resourceful as its heroine and as kind and gentle as its hero.
Elegantly plotted and lushly romantic, this is one for your keeper shelf!"
-- Author Vanessa North, BookBub
Buck takes a fiercely self-reliant heroine and a quiet, thoughtful hero, both coming to terms with grief, adds a mixup with names, a sweet dog named Honey, and then weaves them together to make a romance that is as strong and resourceful as its heroine and as kind and gentle as its hero.
Elegantly plotted and lushly romantic, this is one for your keeper shelf!"
-- Author Vanessa North, BookBub
May 1, 2022
I was aching to read this as soon as it came out and then my April turned upside down, so I've been stealing as many moments over the past week and it was so worth the wait! I didn't think I cared about fly fishing but the scenes were beautifully described and I could practically feel the water on my legs. I really enjoyed the growth of the main characters both apart and together, as they faced the impacts of family relationships and defining themselves. I'm looking forward to the companion books in the series as well.
April 21, 2022
You don’t think you’re a romance reader? You don’t care for fishing? Neither do I. None of this matters, because you can count on Buck to deliver on indelible, interesting characters, people you want to spend time with. Her heroines and their besties are smart, independent, with inner lives. Her heroes are respectful and warm. Everyone’s got enough baggage to keep things interesting. This is a delightful read, full of warmth and just enough genuine heat.
March 24, 2022
This was a great story with a strong female lead who is a bit of a mess. Loved the characters and story. I could not put this down. . I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 18, 2022
Angling for You
The first in a new series by my beloved author Adele Buck! Angling for You is about a fiercely, bordering on self-sabotage, independent female fishing tour guide and a black sheep head librarian who struggles with emotional attachments. And an adorable rescue dog named Honey.
Sam is in the last semester of her master’s degree in water management. I’m addition to classes she does fishing lessons and tours through a local fish shop and bartends at a local joint. She’s constantly struggling it make ends meet because she refuses to take out loans for school, or anything else.
Greyson has just inherited a prize fishing pole from his father, much to the dismay of both of his brothers who maintained the sport their father love while Grey ran away from it as soon as he could get away with it. His younger brother encourages to book the tour guide that took him out for his bachelor party, but in a mixup with booking, he ends up with Sam.
They start bending their personal rules straight off. Despite openly acknowledging Sam does not date customers and Grey does not date students at the university. They have lunch that first day, Grey returns the next day. From there it’s all arguing with themselves against the inevitable.
While Grey struggles to deal with his father’s death, reconnecting with his brothers, and confronting his fear of confrontation Sam is dealing with a complete loss of identity. A strange letter from Norway brings up questions and family secrets.
Sam’s independent nature struck a chord with me. I could see myself in so many of her motivations and choices. She was so relatable it put me right into the action even as my rational brain was calling her all kinds of ridiculous.
As always, Adele wrote an interesting and compelling story, though this one has far more depth and angst than her Center Stage series. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series brings.
The first in a new series by my beloved author Adele Buck! Angling for You is about a fiercely, bordering on self-sabotage, independent female fishing tour guide and a black sheep head librarian who struggles with emotional attachments. And an adorable rescue dog named Honey.
Sam is in the last semester of her master’s degree in water management. I’m addition to classes she does fishing lessons and tours through a local fish shop and bartends at a local joint. She’s constantly struggling it make ends meet because she refuses to take out loans for school, or anything else.
Greyson has just inherited a prize fishing pole from his father, much to the dismay of both of his brothers who maintained the sport their father love while Grey ran away from it as soon as he could get away with it. His younger brother encourages to book the tour guide that took him out for his bachelor party, but in a mixup with booking, he ends up with Sam.
They start bending their personal rules straight off. Despite openly acknowledging Sam does not date customers and Grey does not date students at the university. They have lunch that first day, Grey returns the next day. From there it’s all arguing with themselves against the inevitable.
While Grey struggles to deal with his father’s death, reconnecting with his brothers, and confronting his fear of confrontation Sam is dealing with a complete loss of identity. A strange letter from Norway brings up questions and family secrets.
Sam’s independent nature struck a chord with me. I could see myself in so many of her motivations and choices. She was so relatable it put me right into the action even as my rational brain was calling her all kinds of ridiculous.
As always, Adele wrote an interesting and compelling story, though this one has far more depth and angst than her Center Stage series. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series brings.
April 6, 2022
If you’re looking for a slow burn romance, then Angling for You is for you. This is the story about Samantha, a fly fishing guide, and Graham, a college librarian. He first notices her in the library and considers her off-limits. He doesn’t date students. When Graham’s father leaves him his prized Phillipson bamboo fly rod, he thinks maybe it’s time to try fishing again. He books a session and turns out his guide is Sam. It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did, I really enjoyed all the different characters. I won’t leave any spoilers, but I will say it’s a good read. You have to wait until halfway through the book for things to heat up, so grab your copy and give this new-to-me author a try.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
September 22, 2025
This was adorable! And there's a dog! This was not what I was planning to read tonight but I saw it go by and immediately checked it out from the library.
Sam and Graham have complicated family histories but take a liking to each other on sight and become friends and then lovers. They talk through things while caring for each other. It's wonderful.
Sam and Graham have complicated family histories but take a liking to each other on sight and become friends and then lovers. They talk through things while caring for each other. It's wonderful.
May 1, 2022
This book is a sweet romance with a nice page turner . The characters are lovable with a great happy ending .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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July 9, 2022[did not finish @ 60%] i really wanted to finish it but i find it a little long-winded somehow so i gave up...
April 28, 2022
I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.
This book felt very real to me. It's not often that I read a book and see a lot of myself in the female main character, but that is what happened with this one. Sam is an extremely independent person and has a hard time accepting help from other people. At one point in the books she calls herself "a mess" and while she thinks that is a bad thing, Graham reassures her that even if she is, it's okay. Talk about relatable!
The romance between Graham and Sam is a slow burn and it was perfect for them. They both have issues to deal with, especially Sam, when it comes to being in relationships and they needed to work through them. Graham was patient and
Kudos to the author for making Sam a fly fishing expert. I knew nothing about it and learned a little while reading this book. Mostly that it seems like it is a very hard thing to do! There is also a secondary plot concerning Sam and her family that I was really intrigued by.
I am a fairly new reader of this author and so far I've enjoyed everything I've read from her. And I'm looking forward to reading the subsequent books in this series!
This book felt very real to me. It's not often that I read a book and see a lot of myself in the female main character, but that is what happened with this one. Sam is an extremely independent person and has a hard time accepting help from other people. At one point in the books she calls herself "a mess" and while she thinks that is a bad thing, Graham reassures her that even if she is, it's okay. Talk about relatable!
The romance between Graham and Sam is a slow burn and it was perfect for them. They both have issues to deal with, especially Sam, when it comes to being in relationships and they needed to work through them. Graham was patient and
Kudos to the author for making Sam a fly fishing expert. I knew nothing about it and learned a little while reading this book. Mostly that it seems like it is a very hard thing to do! There is also a secondary plot concerning Sam and her family that I was really intrigued by.
I am a fairly new reader of this author and so far I've enjoyed everything I've read from her. And I'm looking forward to reading the subsequent books in this series!
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September 1, 2023Heat Factor: Respect is sexy, especially in bed.
Character Chemistry: They just really like each other.
Plot: Sam always stands on her own feet. When she meets Graham, she realizes that being self-sufficient is kinda lonely, and that maybe she’ll be ok if she lets others help her sometimes.
Overall: Sometimes you just want a gentle, calm book, and this fits the bill. Plus, I learned more than I ever thought I’d know about fly fishing!
Angling for You is a hyper-realistic contemporary romance where two normal people meet, date, and work out their problems with kindness and communication. I know I used to yell a lot about how I wished romance novels would model healthy relationships—the kind of relationship I aspire to have with my husband—but when I actually read them, I find myself unmoved. Turns out when I read a contemporary romance, I want fake dating and drama, not adults acting like reasonable human beings. Another one to chalk up to the weird stuff going on in my id. However, not everyone is me, so if you do like romances that model kindness, respect, and mutual growth, this one is very well done.
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Character Chemistry: They just really like each other.
Plot: Sam always stands on her own feet. When she meets Graham, she realizes that being self-sufficient is kinda lonely, and that maybe she’ll be ok if she lets others help her sometimes.
Overall: Sometimes you just want a gentle, calm book, and this fits the bill. Plus, I learned more than I ever thought I’d know about fly fishing!
Angling for You is a hyper-realistic contemporary romance where two normal people meet, date, and work out their problems with kindness and communication. I know I used to yell a lot about how I wished romance novels would model healthy relationships—the kind of relationship I aspire to have with my husband—but when I actually read them, I find myself unmoved. Turns out when I read a contemporary romance, I want fake dating and drama, not adults acting like reasonable human beings. Another one to chalk up to the weird stuff going on in my id. However, not everyone is me, so if you do like romances that model kindness, respect, and mutual growth, this one is very well done.
Read our full review at The Smut Report
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We disclose this in accordance with 16 CFR §255.
This book is also part of a listicle about women with cool jobs that can be read in its entirety at The Smut Report
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